Stage of metamorphosis Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 26, 2024 · 32-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between November 1995 and January 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 26, 2024 · 32-Across · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult
noun
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